Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Fender, Removing And Installing: Notes
Removing
-- Remove the front wheel housing liner. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- If required, remove the washer fluid reservoir. Refer to WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the bumper cover mount. Refer to BUMPER COVER MOUNT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the bolts -1 and 4- and the double bolts -2-.
-- Free up the bracket -3- for the refrigerant lines.
-- Remove the front fender cover. Refer to FENDER FRONT COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the rear cover for the fender. Refer to REAR FENDER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the bolts -1- and the double bolt -2-.
Pyrotechnical components can deploy unintentionally.
Risk of injury.
- Discharge the static electricity: quickly touch the door striker.
-- Vehicles with pedestrian protection: free up the connector for the pedestrian protection trigger OVERVIEW - HOOD - List Item: Pedestrian Protection Trigger .
-- Remove the fender -3-.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.